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Solving Linear Equations: Variable on One Side — Unit test Answers

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Which input value produces the same output value for the two functions on the graph?

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A
x = –3
B
x = –1
C
x = 1
D
x = 3
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The tables represent the functions f(x) and g(x).

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A
x = –3
B
x = –1
C
x = 0
D
x = 1
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Deepak wrote out the steps to his solution of the equation – 3x – 5 + 4x = –. Which step has an incorrect instruction?

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A
Step 1
B
Step 2
C
Step 3
D
Step 4
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Fiona solved the equation shown. – (6x – 3) = –

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A
Simplify by combining like terms.
B
Simplify by using addition property of equality.
C
Simplify by using the multiplication property of equality.
D
Simplify by using the division property of equality.
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A coordinate grid with 2 lines. One line, labeled f(x) passing through (negative 2, 4), (0, 2), and the point (1, 1). The other line is labeled g(x) and passes through (negative 3, negative 3), (0, 0) and the point (1, 1).

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A
x = −1
B
x = 0
C
x = 1
D
x = 2
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Which number line represents the solutions to –2|x| = –6?

A
A number line from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1. Two points, one at negative 6 and one at negative 2.
Option A
B
A number line from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1. Two points, one at negative 8 and one at negative 4.
Option B
C
A number line from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1. Two points, one at negative 4 and one at 4.
Option C
D
A number line from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1. Two points, one at negative 3 and one at 3.
Option D
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Mustafa’s soccer team is planning a school dance as a fundraiser. The DJ charges $200 and decorations cost $100. The team decides to charge each student $5.00 to attend the dance. If n represents the number of students attending the dance, which equation can be used to find the number of students needed to make $1,500 in profit?

A
5n – 300 = 1,500
B
5n + 300 = 1,500
C
5n – 200 + 100n = 1,500
D
5n – 100 – 200n = 1,500
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Two functions are defined as shown.f(x) = x – 2g(x) = –1Which graph shows the input value for which f(x) = g(x)?

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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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A coordinate grid with 2 lines. One line, labeled f(x) passing through (negative 3, 3), (0, 3), and the point (4, 3). The other line is labeled g(x) and passes through (negative 4, negative 3), (0, 0), and the point (4, 3).

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A
x = −1
B
x = 0
C
x = 3
D
x = 4
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What are the possible steps involved in solving the equation shown? Select three options.3.5 + 1.2(6.3 – 7x) = 9.38

A
Add 3.5 and 1.2.
B
Distribute 1.2 to 6.3 and –7x .
C
Combine 6.3 and –7x .
D
Combine 3.5 and 7.56.
E
Subtract 11.06 from both sides.
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Sean began jogging to live a healthier lifestyle. On his first run, he ran one-half mile. He increased his workouts by adding two miles a month to his run. He wrote the equation f(x)= 0.5 + 2x to model his progress. The variable x represents the number of

A
miles he runs.
B
months he runs.
C
miles he ran the first day.
D
calories he burns.
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Solve the equation.5x + 8 − 3x = −10

A
x = −9
B
x = −1
C
x = 1
D
x = 9
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Solve the equation.−10x + 1 + 7x = 37

A
x = −15
B
x = −12
C
x = 12
D
x = 15
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Anastasia uses the equation p = 0.7(rh + b) to estimate the amount of take-home pay, p, for h hours worked at a rate of r dollars per hour and any bonus received, b.

A
h = (– b)÷ r
Option A
B
h = – b ÷ r
Option B
C
h = ÷ r – b
Option C
D
h = ÷ r
Option D
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A coordinate grid with 2 lines. One line, labeled f(x) passing through (negative 4, 3), the point (negative 2, 1) and (0, negative 1). The other line is labeled g(x) and passes through (negative 4, negative 1), the point (negative 2, 1) and (0, 3).

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A
x = −3
B
x = −2
C
x = −1
D
x = 3
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The equation 9(u – 2) + 1.5u = 8.25 models the total miles Michael traveled one afternoon while sledding, where u equals the number of hours walking up a hill and (u – 2) equals the number of hours sledding down the hill. Which is the value of u?

A
u = 0.25
B
u = 0.75
C
u = 1.1
D
u = 2.5
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A number, n, is added to 15 less than 3 times itself. The result is 101. Which equation can be used to find the value of n?

A
3n – 15 + n = 101
B
3n + 15 + n = 101
C
3n – 15 – n = 101
D
3n + 15 – n = 101
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Consider the functions shown on the graph.

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A
0.0
B
0.5
C
1.5
D
3.0
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The Allied Taxi Company charges $2.50 to pick up a passenger and then adds $1.95 per mile. Isaac was charged $27.46 to go from one city to another. If x represents the number of miles driven by the taxi, which linear equation can be used to solve this problem, and how many miles did Isaac travel, rounded to the nearest tenth?

A
1.95x + 2.50 = 27.46; Isaac traveled 15.4 miles.
B
1.95x + 2.50 = 27.46; Isaac traveled 12.8 miles.
C
2.50x + 1.95 = 27.46; Isaac traveled 11.8 miles.
D
2.50x + 1.95 = 27.46; Isaac traveled 10.2 miles.
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Kari and Samantha have determined that their water-balloon launcher works best when they launch the balloon at an angle within 3 degrees of 45 degrees. Which equation can be used to determine the minimum and maximum optimal angles of launch, and what is the minimum angle that is still optimal?

A
|x – 3| = 45; minimum angle: 42 degrees
B
|x – 3| = 45; minimum angle: 45 degrees
C
|x – 45| = 3; minimum angle: 42 degrees
D
|x – 45| = 3; minimum angle: 45 degrees

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